This will be our second trip to Italy and Rome. This time we're traveling with another couple and we're wondering if anyone has visited Rome on June 29th? It is crazy or would it be worthwhile to experience?
Thanks,
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
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Why crazy?
Lots of nice events on that day, religious and not so religious.
Posted by
OP
Salem, OR, USA
27 posts
We were wondering if it might be too busy or over-crowded.
Thanks,
Art
Posted by
Seattle, WA, USA
7737 posts
Here's an account from some of the activities on that day in 2013. http://www.nola.com/travel/index.ssf/2013/06/romans_celebrate_the_feast_of.html
Sounds like a blast. If anything, it would make me more likely to want to be there that day. And Rome is large enough that you can always get away from any temporary crowds, if that's part of your concern.
Posted by
San Francisco Bay Area (USA)
16243 posts
If you survived the Rose Festival in Portland, you'll probably survive St. Peter and Paul day in Rome.
Posted by
Toledo, Ohio, US
11613 posts
I love being in a city during a festival or feast day. Last year I went to Bolsena for the feast day of Santa Cristina and it was a blast. Look over the scheduled events (hotel can help), and choose what you want to participate in or avoid.